Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

Other eligibility requirements

We are looking to receive applications from student athletes who are currently performing at:

• A recognised Talented Athlete performance level within their respective sport, and show future sporting potential.
• They are part of their respective sports, Talented Athlete, National Governing Bodies/Federation pathway programmes.
• They have in the past 12 months represented their respective National Governing Bodies/Federations at internationally recognised sporting events. and competitions.
• Academic eligibility.

To be eligible for the Elite Athlete Award you must successfully achieve a place on a course for the academic year at the University of Leicester. Or already be studying here (all courses are eligible, both undergraduate and postgraduate).

When applying for the Elite Athlete Award, please be aware of the following:

• Each academic year the number of received applications far exceeds the available number of awards.
• Meeting both the eligibility (academic) and individual award performance level criteria does not guarantee an applicant will receive an award. Please take the time to carefully read all the published information.
• Successful applicant’s academic eligibility will be checked by the University of Leicester academic student records department prior to any final award confirmation.
• The Elite Athlete Award is only valid for one academic year. All applicants must reapply each academic year.
• If you are unsuccessful in your application the first time around you can apply again in your succeeding academic years.
• If your application is successful, awardees will be expected to provide help in promoting the sporting profile of the University in any way seen fit by the University.